Chapter 17: I Have Already Surrounded You All Alone!

"Such a waste."

Princess Anna, hearing Lin Yu's reprimand, dared not retort; she lowered her head and humbly admitted her fault.

After several days of Lin Yu's sword instruction, her favorability toward him had reached 70, providing him with 7 vitality points per hour.

Coupled with Quanweidiao Sect's influence, she naturally obeyed Lin Yu without question.

"Wake her up. Resume training after a thirty-minute rest."

Lin Yu knew training couldn't be rushed, so he spoke to Anna.

"Yes, Master."

Hearing she could rest, Anna let out a sigh of relief.

For the past two days, both she and Shaluriya had been subjected to Lin Yu's sword instruction at night and physical training during the day.

Moreover, Lin Yu's physical stamina was immense; even the two of them together barely endured his training.

Thus, these past days had been unbearable for her and Shaluriya.

Dragging the unconscious Shaluriya, Anna headed toward the rest room, preparing for a proper rest.

Watching the two women leave, Lin Yu shook his head.

He wasn't deliberately tormenting them.

According to System feedback, the stronger the crew, the more experience he gained per hour, so he forced them into physical training to enhance their strength.

But Shaluriya and Anna's foundations were far too weak; they couldn't withstand the training, so progress was painfully slow.

Arriving at the bow, Lin Yu placed his hand on the Shennu.

The next moment, the ropes on the Shennu automatically extended, dragging paintbrushes from the cabin to continuously coat its surface.

Two hours later, the outer hull and sails of the Shennu had transformed completely; without close inspection, no one could tell it had once been the Saint Rozwald.

Then, a golden dragon banner rose, fluttering loudly in the sea wind.

Although Lin Yu's fruit was System-Made and supposedly a Pirate King fruit, he had no intention of becoming some damn pirate, let alone flying a pirate flag.

To openly announce himself as a pirate from afar, in Lin Yu's view, was utterly foolish.

Wouldn't it be better to sneak up quietly, then strike suddenly?

So Lin Yu planned to remodel the Shennu into a merchant vessel, naming it Wuhaishang Society!

After modifying the Shennu, Lin Yu pulled out a manga about "Jirama 66," watching it while supervising Shaluriya and Anna's physical training.

As for why he didn't train himself?

Come on—if growth came just from lying down, who would bother training?

Even if he trained, it would be to add extra drills for Shaluriya and Anna.

Thus, several more days passed.

Bored of being on the ship, Lin Yu finally spotted another vessel.

"Is that a Jirama 66 ship?"

On deck, Lin Yu saw the giant snail ahead and his eyes lit up.

He hadn't expected to encounter a Vinsmoke family member here.

Thinking of their lavish transformation battle suits and bloodline factor modification tech, he was thrilled.

This was the perfect choice to directly boost his combat power.

Without hesitation, Lin Yu steered the ship toward the giant snail of Jirama 66.

His Sword Master trial card still had two uses; within these two uses, he must extract maximum benefit and grow rapidly.

Jirama 66 was undoubtedly his best target for plunder.

Whether it was Vinsmoke Reiju, Sanji's sister, or Jirama's memory-metal transformation device, both were perfect for rapidly increasing his combat power.

Moreover, Jirama 66 was known as the "Evil Army," a war profiteer; Lin Yu felt zero guilt about robbing them.

"Young Master Yūji, a massive ship is approaching us."

In the dining hall, a Jirama soldier rushed before Vinsmoke Yūji, who was devouring his meal, and reported swiftly.

"If they cross our warning line, sink them immediately."

Yūji gave the order, then grabbed a steak and shoved it into his mouth.

"Yes." The Jirama soldier saluted and withdrew from the dining hall.

Nearby, Vinsmoke Reiju cut her steak with knife and fork, saying nothing.